BMW 2009 X3, Owner'S Manual

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the openings in the rails. To slide the lashing
eyes, press the button.
Read and follow instructions accompany-
ing the heavy-duty cargo straps.
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Adaptive attachment system*
The adaptive attachment system is to divide up
the cargo area. It is comprised of two brackets
with a telescoping rail and a retaining strap.
These brackets are guided in the two rails on
the cargo area floor.
Before using the adaptive attachment
system, fold the rear backrests into the
upright position until they engage and then
hang the partition net
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in position. Otherwise,
the cargo can be hurled into the passenger
compartment in the event of an accident.
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1 Bracket
2 Telescoping rail
3 Recess in the cargo area rail
Inserting brackets
The two brackets are connected by a telescop-
ing rail.
1. Insert each of the brackets into the respec-
tive recess in the rail on the cargo area floor.
2. Press the brackets down to slide them into
the desired position.
3. Make sure the brackets have seated
securely. They must engage audibly.
Do not place any cargo on the brackets;
this can cause them to disengage.
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Dividing cargo area
You have the following possibilities for place-
ment of the cargo:
> between the backrest and the telescoping
rail
> between the telescoping rail and the retain-
ing strap
Positioning the cargo between the telescoping
rail and the retaining strap:
1. Place the cargo against the telescoping rail.
Press the button, arrow
1 and pull the
retaining strap around the cargo, arrow 2 .
2. Hook the retaining strap to the recess 3 on
the telescoping rail.
3. Press the button on the bracket, arrow 1 .
The retaining strap is pulled tight.
You can also hook the two retaining
straps to each other.
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If you no longer require the adaptive attachment
system, unhook the retaining strap and route it
by the hook to the bracket to avoid damage.
Then slide the attachment system forward to
utilize the cargo area as efficiently as possible.
Removing brackets
Press down on the brackets, slide them to the
recesses in the rails, and remove.
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